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Meet the faces of RMHD and read their powerful stories

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Tobi’s Story

From 2005 to today: How one Dallas family found a "home" twice in the same house. Tobi’s story will change how you see a simple pull-tab.

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Aaronwayne’s Story

On a family trip in West Texas, a pressurized gas can near a firepit exploded. See the miracle that brought this brave hero to RMHD.

Katie’s Story

Born with brittle bones, Katie has endured 15+ surgeries, but with RMHD’s help, she’s building an unbreakable future.

The Mathenia Family

5 hours from home, a rare disorder, and a lifesaving transplant; see how the Mathenias found hope and healing at RMHD.

Marissa’s Story

Once a scared sister, now an RMHD staff member; Marissa proves once you’re family here, you’re always family.

The Segovia Family

From New Mexico to Dallas, RMHD gave this family strength, hot meals, and hope through their son’s rare surgery.

The Webb Family

A terrified mom of four found rest, relief, and community while her newborn faced heart surgery.

The Riker Family

A mother’s love and a son’s resilience; see how RMHD gave Tristan safety and hope during schizophrenia’s onset.

The Amy B. Story

Far from home, a rare hip disorder tested Amy’s strength; RMHD gave her the space to heal and the joy of being a kid again.

The Conyers Family

The Conyers Crew The Conyers Crew, consisting of Mom, Dad, Clary Jo, and Cylee, has been a cherished part of the Ronald McDonald House of

The Koh Family

From a spoon-washing argument in 2007 to caring for their son with DMD—see how the Kohs’ love story came full circle at RMHD.

Aaronwayne’s Story

On a family trip in West Texas, a pressurized gas can near a firepit exploded. See the miracle that brought this brave hero to RMHD.

Katie’s Story

Born with brittle bones, Katie has endured 15+ surgeries, but with RMHD’s help, she’s building an unbreakable future.

The Mathenia Family

5 hours from home, a rare disorder, and a lifesaving transplant; see how the Mathenias found hope and healing at RMHD.

Marissa’s Story

Once a scared sister, now an RMHD staff member; Marissa proves once you’re family here, you’re always family.

The Segovia Family

From New Mexico to Dallas, RMHD gave this family strength, hot meals, and hope through their son’s rare surgery.

The Webb Family

A terrified mom of four found rest, relief, and community while her newborn faced heart surgery.

The Riker Family

A mother’s love and a son’s resilience; see how RMHD gave Tristan safety and hope during schizophrenia’s onset.

The Amy B. Story

Far from home, a rare hip disorder tested Amy’s strength; RMHD gave her the space to heal and the joy of being a kid again.

The Conyers Family

The Conyers Crew The Conyers Crew, consisting of Mom, Dad, Clary Jo, and Cylee, has been a cherished part of the Ronald McDonald House of

The Koh Family

From a spoon-washing argument in 2007 to caring for their son with DMD—see how the Kohs’ love story came full circle at RMHD.

The Smith Family

A rare rash led to a shocking diagnosis; see how Kennedy’s fight sparked a $9K lemonade stand and hope at RMHD.

The Thorpe Family

Told her baby’s heart could be fixed in one surgery, Logan’s journey took years, multiple operations, and RMHD by their side.

Persephone Sapp

Born at just 2 lbs; see how RMHD gave Shannon and Andres 95 days of hope until baby Persephone came home healthy.

Yrina’s Journey

Yrina’s Journey English Version Yrina Melendez was thrilled about her upcoming basketball season – she had been looking forward to playing for months. During her

The Ivey Family

The Ivey Family January 7, 2016 started like any other day for Stormie and Cameron. The expecting parents were excited – Stormie was carrying the

Samudra’s Story

Samudra’s Story “It was more than I ever expected it to be,” is how Dominique described walking into the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas for

The Garcia Family

The Garcia Family Last year was monumental for the Garcia family. After months of searching for the answer to their, then 18-month-old, daughter Elizabeth’s condition,

D’Vyne Williams

D’Vyne Williams D’Vyne was two years old when her mom, Yvonne, first thought, “Something feels off.” It was a realization that built gradually over time.

The Deornellis Family

The Deornellis Family Tony and Amy Deornellis were out doing their usual grocery shopping when their cell phone rang. On the other line were the

The Fosters

The Fosters Thursday, September 1 started out just like any other day for Emily Foster. She was going about her daily routine when all of

Jude’s Journey

Jude’s Journey In March of this year, up-and-coming motocross star, Jude Smerlick, was in Kemp, Texas participating in the Spring A Ding Ding race. However,

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This is What Gratitude Looks Like

Darrel and Michelle McCurdy had hoped and struggled for years for a family. When they found out they were expecting, they were ecstatic. Their joy

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A Lifetime of Memories

Vasco was born in Peru on February 2, 2016 to his excited and loving parents, Eduardo and Antuane. At birth, he was diagnosed with syndactyly,

The Conyers Crew

In February 2014, the Conyers learned that their second daughter, Cylee Joy, would be born with Down Syndrome and several Congenital Heart Defects that would

whitmore family

Meet the Whitmores

The Whitmore family has spent over 8 of the last 18 months, staying at Ronald McDonald House of Dallas. Their first stay was last summer,

Blake Hyland’s Road to Recovery

Blake Hyland received a near fatal brain injury from a gymnastics accident in February of 2014.  After several surgeries and over a year of rehabilitation,

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